Briana Banks is an American-German model-turned adult film actress.

Briana Banks was born Briana Bany on May 21, 1978 in Munich, Germany.  Prior to becoming an adult film actress, she first appeared as a covergirl for Teen magazine. In 1999, she agreed to do a nude photoshoot for an adult magazine. Eventually, she began working in the adult film industry.

She made her debut with a film titled University Coeds 18, in which she co-starred with Brandon Iron. Using the moniker Mirage, she acquired her last name from renowned supermodel Tyra Banks. As Briana Banks, her first film was Decadent Whores 9. In June 2001, she was named Pet of the Month by the Penthouse Magazine. To date, she has appeared in a total of 279 adult films.

In 2004, she became one of the contributing authors to the book titled How To Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide. The book provides tips and advises about sex.